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Forelimbs of a cat and lizard used in walking; forelimbs of a whale used in swimming and forelimbs of bats used in flying are an example of:

  1. A
    Analogous organs
  2. B
    Adaptive radiation
  3. C
    Homologous organs
  4. D
    Convergent evolution

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These are homologous organs. They share the same fundamental anatomical structure and origin (pentadactyl limb) but have evolved different functions due to adaptation to different environments (divergent evolution).

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Forelimbs of a cat and lizard used in walking; forelimbs of a whale used in swimming and forelimbs of bats used in flying are an example of:
A
Analogous organs
B
Adaptive radiation
C
Homologous organs
D
Convergent evolution

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